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TULIPS 
Plant Tulips 6 inches deep and 8 inches apart in rich, 
deep, well drained soil. After the bulbs die down, 
lift the bulbs, dry them in a cool, airy place, dust 
with sulphur, and store until October when they 
should be replanted. Do not plant Tulips in small, 
square blocks or thin lines! Very pleasing effects 
can be obtained by planting them in irregularly 
shaped drifts of a dozen or more bulbs of one 
variety. 
DAFFODILS 
Although Daffodils thrive in most soils, a good gar- 
den soi witit ampie drainage is preferred, Lhe flow- 
ers need a fair amount of sun, especially in the 
morning. 
HYACINTHS 
Hyacinths thrive in a rich, well drained sandy loam, 
planted about 5 inches deep in a sunny or partially 
shaded location. Leave in the ground for three 
years; then remove bulbs and replant them in Oc- 
tober or November. 
DUTCH IRIS 
Plant in sun or partial shade, 3 to 4 inches deep and 
from 4 to 6 inches apart. If planted in a sunny loca- 
tion they may be left in the ground for years in 
succession. 
CROCUS 
Plant in fall and replant every 2 or 3 years, 3 or 4 
inches deep in good soil or filtered shade, about 3 
inches apart, best in groups. 
ANEMONES 
Plant in fall for winter bloom or, where winters are 
cold, give a protective mulch and they will bloom 
in early summer. Set bulbs 2 inches deep, in well 
drained soil, pointed end down. 
RANUNCULUS 
Best in sunny place, in light, fertile soil which has 
been soaked the day before planting. Set bulbs with 
the prongs downward and cover with 2 inches of soil. 
MUSCARI 
Hardy everywhere. No special care required. Plant 
3 or 4 inches deep in shade or sun. 
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ANEMONE ( 
CHART SHOWING CORRECT PLANTING DEPTH FOR BULBS 
Everyone. enjoys the beau- 
tiful flowers that are so 
easily and freely obtained 
from spring bulbs. They 
can be used in many ways 
to enhance the spring gar- 
den: HYACINTHS, RA- 
NUNCULUS and ANEM- 
ONES in solid beds, TU- 
LIPS and DAFFODILS in 
beds or groups in front of 
shrubs, CROCUS Vand 
GRAPE HYACINTHS 

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LAREN tucked into the lawn or 
CAR a | in the rock garden. All 
bi Mi will bring pleasure with 
their freshness and gay 
colors. The bulbs here of- 
fered are of the easiest 
cultivation. Plant them 
EARLY and plentifully to 
enjoy the most satisfac- 
tory of all spring flowers. 
SCILLA 
They do well in shade or sun. Plant in Sept. 5 inches 
deep in rich soil. 
FREESIAS 
Best in pots, for sunny windows, if outdoors shel- 
tered from the rain. Set bulbs 2 inches deep, 6-8 
bulbs to a 5-inch pot. Water freely during growth. 
LILIES 
Lilies do best in open, porous soil, require perfect 
drainage and shade from hot sun near their roots. 
It is therefore best to plant them in perennial vorder™ 
or among low growing shrubs. Manure should never 
be used, and no fertilizer should contact the bulbs. 
Individual requirements of cultivation, where neces- 
sary, are listed with the descriptions below. 
CALLA LILIES 
Plant 4 inches deep in partial shade, either in the 
fall with a protective mulch over the winter, or in 
March or April. Give plenty of moisture during 
growth, and some fertilizer for better blooms. 
WARNING: Never use manures with bulbs for they 
cause the bulb to rot. Bone meal or balanced com- 
mercial fertilizer with peat moss is best for bulbs. 
All bulbs need good drainage. 
SOW ANNUALS AS BULB COVER 
Startling colorful cover can be easily had 
to bulb beds which may appear bare for 
quite a while after planting. After plant- 
ing the bulbs, rake the surface smooth and 
hand-cast seeds of low growing annuals 
such as Virginian Stock (very showy), Li- 
naria, Alyssum, Baby Blue Eyes (Ne- 
mophila). All of these are easy to grow, 
germinate quickly and cause no harm to 
the bulbs. 

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